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Maresca evaluates Grealish and Phillips ahead of Man City pre-season tour

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 8:30 PM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Maresca evaluates Grealish and Phillips ahead of Man City pre-season tour

Summary

Enzo Maresca is assessing the fitness of Jack Grealish as Manchester City prepares for its pre-season tour in East Asia. A final decision on Grealish’s inclusion will be made close to the tour, with the player still recovering from foot surgery. Kalvin Phillips has been confirmed for the tour, returning from a lack of involvement last season. City is set to face Inter Milan, a K-League All Stars XI, and Atletico Madrid in friendly matches during the tour. Grealish’s fitness remains uncertain, which could affect his role in the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers

•Maresca wants Grealish on the East Asia tour, decision pending his fitness.
•Grealish is recovering from a foot surgery and not fully fit.
•Phillips is confirmed for the tour as he returns to full fitness.
•Manchester City will play three friendlies during the tour.
•Grealish has one year left on his contract, impacting his future.

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Enzo Maresca keen for Jack Grealish to be part of Man City’s pre-season tour in east AsiaLate call to be made on Grealish, who is still not close to full fitness after foot surgery in FebruaryKalvin...
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